When in the course of human rights it becomes necessary for one portion of the family of man to assume a different position from that which they have hitherto occupied, but are to which the laws of nature entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions mankind requires that they should declare the causes that impel them to such a course.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that adults and teenagers (all ages) are created equal that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. Whenever a form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of those who suffer from it to refuse allegiance to it, and to insist upon the institution of a new government. Laying its foundation on such principles, organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. When a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces to design reduce them under absolute deposition; it is their duty to throw off such government; and to provide new guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of teenagers under this government; and such is now necessity which constrains them to demand the equal station to which they are entitled.
The history of mankind is a history of repeated injuries on the part of adults toward teenagers, having in direct dialect the establishment of an absolute tyranny over them. To prove this, let facts be summoned.
They have placed restrictions on the age teenagers may begin driving independently.
They have put in place curfews.
They have taken away the right to vote until the last two years of teen hood.
They have put restrictions on who may employ teenagers, at what age teenagers may be employed, and for how long.
They have paid the previously said jobs less than minimum wage.
They have taken taxes from the previously said pay checks, when teens do not have the right to vote until 18.
They have kept teenagers from viewing movies of their choice independently until seventeen years of age.
Now, in view of this entire disfranchisement of America's future--in view of the unjust laws mentioned above, because teenagers do feel oppressed, aggrieved, and fraudulently deprived of their rights, we insist they have immediate admission to all the previously stated rights and privileges which belong to them as citizens of the United States.
In entering upon the great work before us, we anticipate no small amount of misconception, misrepresentation, and ridicule; but we shall use every instrumentality within our power to effect our object. We shall petition for our rights, picket at the oppressing establishments, quit jobs and stop attending school, proceed with initiating our desired rights as previously stated and if prosecuted for these actions, we will riot.
RESOLVED
Whereas, the great precept of nature is conceded to be that "humans should pursue their own true and substantial happiness." This law of nature is superior in obligation to any other. It applies all over the world, at all times; no man made laws are valid if contrary to this, and we derive all force and authority from this original; therefore,
Resolved, that teenagers have too long rested satisfied in the education systems; that it is time that teenagers should pursue basic education until grade eight and then move on to schools specializing in their specific career interests.
Resolved, that it is the duty of all citizens of this country to pass a naturalization test in order to gain voting rights through proving personal responsibility, intelligence, and education on the matter, in order to make educated voting decisions.
Resolved, that all laws which prevent teenagers from employment in society unless of a certain age should be lifted; that now any age may be employed with the consent of a guardian, employer, and social worker.
Resolved, that teenagers are adult’s equal, which was intended to be so by the Creator, and that because they are equal to adults they deserve equal pay opportunities, at least minimum wage.
When in the course of human rights it becomes necessary for one portion of the family of man to assume a different position from that which they have hitherto occupied, but are to which the laws of nature entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions mankind requires that they should declare the causes that impel them to such a course.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that adults and teenagers (all ages) are created equal that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. Whenever a form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of those who suffer from it to refuse allegiance to it, and to insist upon the institution of a new government. Laying its foundation on such principles, organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. When a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces to design reduce them under absolute deposition; it is their duty to throw off such government; and to provide new guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of teenagers under this government; and such is now necessity which constrains them to demand the equal station to which they are entitled.
The history of mankind is a history of repeated injuries on the part of adults toward teenagers, having in direct dialect the establishment of an absolute tyranny over them. To prove this, let facts be summoned.
They have placed restrictions on the age teenagers may begin driving independently.
They have put in place curfews.
They have taken away the right to vote until the last two years of teen hood.
They have put restrictions on who may employ teenagers, at what age teenagers may be employed, and for how long.
They have paid the previously said jobs less than minimum wage.
They have taken taxes from the previously said pay checks, when teens do not have the right to vote until 18.
They have kept teenagers from viewing movies of their choice independently until seventeen years of age.
Now, in view of this entire disfranchisement of America's future--in view of the unjust laws mentioned above, because teenagers do feel oppressed, aggrieved, and fraudulently deprived of their rights, we insist they have immediate admission to all the previously stated rights and privileges which belong to them as citizens of the United States.
In entering upon the great work before us, we anticipate no small amount of misconception, misrepresentation, and ridicule; but we shall use every instrumentality within our power to effect our object. We shall petition for our rights, picket at the oppressing establishments, quit jobs and stop attending school, proceed with initiating our desired rights as previously stated and if prosecuted for these actions, we will riot.
RESOLVED
Whereas, the great precept of nature is conceded to be that "humans should pursue their own true and substantial happiness." This law of nature is superior in obligation to any other. It applies all over the world, at all times; no man made laws are valid if contrary to this, and we derive all force and authority from this original; therefore,
Resolved, that teenagers have too long rested satisfied in the education systems; that it is time that teenagers should pursue basic education until grade eight and then move on to schools specializing in their specific career interests.
Resolved, that it is the duty of all citizens of this country to pass a naturalization test in order to gain voting rights through proving personal responsibility, intelligence, and education on the matter, in order to make educated voting decisions.
Resolved, that all laws which prevent teenagers from employment in society unless of a certain age should be lifted; that now any age may be employed with the consent of a guardian, employer, and social worker.
Resolved, that teenagers are adult’s equal, which was intended to be so by the Creator, and that because they are equal to adults they deserve equal pay opportunities, at least minimum wage.